Articles
Explore hidden gaps in Japanese culture
Filter by category
Search specific topic
Contemplative Cuties - The Creatures of Maiko Kobayashi
These quirky little creatures say more than words ever could.
Kiyoshi Awazu - Pioneering Graphic Design in Post-War Japan
How Kiyoshi Awazu blended surrealism and Japanese culture, reshaping visual art.
Japan in Pixels - The Wholesome Digital World of Fatbeard
Fatbeard’s pixel art captures Japan’s timeless beauty in modern form.
Peaches.’ Ode to Kyushakai Subculture
Peaches. Japan brings Kyushakai’s raw spirit to life in Tokyo.
Offline - Casper Kent’s Polaroid Portal into Intimacy and Fantasy
Casper Kent’s ‘Offline’ explores raw, imperfect moments through nostalgic Polaroids.
Shiro Kasamatsu - The Woodblock Master of Serenity
Experience Japan’s landscapes through Shiro Kasamatsu’s timeless woodblock art.
Ihei Kimura - The Lens that Rewrote Realism in Japanese Photography
Ihei Kimura captured life’s raw beauty through unfiltered moments.
Window Love - Masahisa Fukase’s Visual Love Letter From his Window
A photo series caught between love and obsession.
Eiko Ishioka – Master of Visual Storytelling in Design and Cinema
Eiko Ishioka’s bold vision redefined visual storytelling in cinema and art.
How COMET is Carving Out a Creative Hub for Gen Z in Tokyo
COMET Magazine bridges art, fashion, and culture in Tokyo’s youth movement.
Yuka Kuramochi Cosplays as Chun-Li from Street Fighter
How Red Bull Japan brought Street Fighter's Chun-Li to life.
Onsen Rebels - Motoko Ishibashi Makes The Bathhouse Her Playground
Turning the calming Japanese bathhouse into a creative playground.
PROVOKE - A Radical Shift in Japanese Photography and Society
How did PROVOKE redefine Japan’s visual language.
Japan’s Cardboard Smith - Aidakko Shishou
The insanely detailed cardboard creations of Aidakko Sishou.
Jun Togawa's Iconic Robotic Arm
The cyborg prosthetic designed for Jun Togawa's song 'Radar Man'.
Hiroo Isono - The Japanese Artist Who Mastered the Forest
How Hiroo Isono captured the beauty of nature through his mythical art.
Namennayo Cat Photography - Feline Charm by Satoru Tsuda
The playful charm of Namennayo cats through Satoru Tsuda’s photography.
Haruki Murakami's T-Shirt Collection - On Memory, Culture, and Collecting
Murakami’s T-shirts reveal hidden stories of nostalgia, identity, and culture.
Blending eras, Styles, and Anime with Shintoism - A Chat with Taishi Shingu
Discover Taishi Shingu's fusion of Japanese traditions and modern styles.
Quitting Advertising, Getting Robbed and Designing Stan Smiths - Meet Hiroshi Masuda
Bold colors and humanity: The unique vision of Hiroshi Masuda.
Fashion
How NIGO pioneered streetwear while bridging Japanese culture with global fashion trends.
Discover Tokyo's fashion scene as we dive into the highlights of Rakuten Tokyo Fashion Week.
Yuka Kimura blends her Japanese and Chinese heritage into innovative fashion storytelling.
Art & Design
Delve into the world of Sho Shibuya, as he discusses his profound connection with time and nature through his daily paintings.
An interview with photographer Hara Kazuaki about documenting the daily lives of her kids in Nagano.
Music & Film
Manga & Anime
From doujinshi roots to global icons, the revolutionary impact of CLAMP on the world of manga.
Discover the old nursery rhyme that marked the confrontation between Muzan and Ubuyashiki.
As you dive a little deeper in Akira’s narrative, you may discover an intriguing resemblance to Japanese history.
Beneath the surface Kazuo Umezu’s chilling tales lies a hidden facet of his creative identity - his portrayal of the animal kingdom.
There’s no anime that portrays the history Hiroshima as intense as the 1983 anime movie Barefoot Gen.
How does a genre that revolves around gay relationships hinder Japan's sexually progressive mindset?
The shop that turned Ura-Harajuku into streetwear’s beating heart.